Gay greek myths

Some tales record the young man being brought to Olympus by a bird under the command of Zeus, and some accounts state that this bird was Zeus. It is a deficient and dark chapter of the said story, but one that should be remembered and studied. Thus the tragedy becomes a tale of rival lovers and divine rivalry.

8 Tiresias

The blind seer Tiresias appears in many Greek stories, famed for his uncanny prophetic gifts.

After this point, Dionysus was nearly always accompanied by Satyrs – creatures notorious for having unstable carnal appetites – and shared relationships with his disciples with seemingly little regard for gender, while also engaging with all genders casually.

#3) Aphrodite

Perhaps the second or third most famous deity out of all of those on this list, coming just shortly after Zeus and Achilles, Aphrodite’s character in mythology certainly lives up to the reputation that her name has in modern culture. 

Her origins are deeply entwined with the island nation of Cyprus, where she is said to have emerged from the ‘aphrós.

He was said to have been around 17 at the time, and accompanied the emperor almost everywhere until he was said to have died at the age of 19 under mysterious circumstances.

Some sources claim that the death was an accident, and that the young man drowned in the Nile given that the emperor was visiting Egypt at the time, but other historians make nods towards murder from political competitors, jealous suitors, or even human sacrifice.

We may never know what truly happened to Antinous, but what happened after his death is history.

She blinded him in retaliation, but Zeus compensated by granting him the gift of prophecy.

7 Eurybarus And Alcyoneus

Mount Cirphis housed a fearsome monster called Sybaris, which devoured flocks and shepherds alike. Figures like Eros, Apollo, Zeus, and Pan illustrate the timeless and universal nature of love, transcending societal norms and constraints.

Achilles and Patroclus

People have been discussing the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus since Homer first wrote the Iliad.

In the Iliad, Achilles is the son of Thetis, a sea nymph (known as the Nereid) and Peleus, the king of Myrmidons. While many homosexual tales faded over time, Ganymede’s story persisted, becoming a discreet emblem for gay travelers on the Grand Tour.

Zeus, bewitched by Ganymede’s golden hair, swooped down while the boy tended his flock, seizing him to the heavens.

Zeus assumes the older mentor role when he ascends Ganymede to immortality, while the prince assumes the younger mentee role. So, elements may not be consistent in all versions of a myth.

Hermafroditus

The child of Hermes and Aphrodite, Hermaphroditus, was an immortal of striking appearance.

Their relationship symbolizes the deep bond and affection celebrated in Greek culture.

1. The Myth: According to the story, Apollo and Hyacinthus were lovers who spent their days together. In a fit of envy, Zephyrus gusted the discus off‑course, ensuring Apollo’s projectile struck the boy.

   In pederastry, the older partner would be over 20 years old, and the younger one would fall somewhere in the age group that we would consider a teenager in our time.

   Hermafroditus and Salmacis. Later playwright Aeschylus reportedly depicted them as lovers in his now‑lost play The Myrmidons.

   In the epic, Achilles withdraws from battle after a slight, leaving the Greeks vulnerable. For many readers, the band Warriors shares a clear romantic subtitle, though Homer never explicitly states so in the text of the Iliad.